Manu Machaba

Manu Machaba

Former Snr Public Prosecutor, and Entrepreneur.

CURRENTLY: Legal Consultant, Business Development Specialist, Workplace Relationship Management Practitioner

Location South Africa

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    Welcome to the course

    To advance my negotiations skills and career development

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    Where does your journey start?

    It's about building thriving and successful business that at the same time is considerate of the environment and complies with the laws and regulations.

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    Introducing yourself

    I am Manu Machaba from Johannesburg in South Africa

    I am Business Mentor.

    I registered the course for Self development.

    Hopefully by the end of this course I will be understanding sustainability and self leadership better.

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    What would you recommend?

    I recommend that she works with a professional marketing company that has all the expertise in accessing markets. No need to be a jack of all trades.

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    How do you define good and bad leadership?

    Good leadership is a place where everyone is able to voice their opinions. It is good because conflicts that arose are not avoided.

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    Further Study

    Thank you for the course. It was very educational and informative.

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    Acas’s Grievance Procedure

    Our Informal procedure has one of the following sanctions:
    1. Verbal Warning for first misconduct
    2. Written Warning for second offence or slighter more than a light one.
    3. Final written warning for offences just short of being Gross misconduct

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    Dismissal & Gross Misconduct

    In South Africa it is different: There must still be a fair hearing before any dismissal for a gross Misconduct.

    The hearing will be preceded by a proper detailed investigation. Usually at this point, the employee is put on a compulsory precautionary leave until the hearing is finalised.

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    Dismissal

    Dismissal on misconduct must also be substantively and procedurally fair.

    Another form of adis is Sal is Compulsory-retrenchment based on financial position of the employer.

    When it comes to Constructive Dismissal it is very difficult and an uphill battle for the applicant to prove it cos there are numerous steps that the applicant must perform before...

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    Variation of Contractual Terms

    Our courts have held that where the employer unilaterally changed the terms of employment, this in essence is an unfair dismissal.

    Also, any variation must be in writing and annexed to the main contract as an addendum or so.

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    Implied Terms

    Our Labour Laws, as we call them, are chiefly governed by the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Constitution.

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    Express Terms 3: Restrictive Covenants

    We I South Africa call it a Restraint of Trade Clause.

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    Express Terms 2: Mobility Clauses

    Some call it a Redeployment Clause.

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    Express Terms 1: Section 1 Statements

    This is similar to our Employment contracts in South Africa

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    The 7 Key Principles of Article 5 of the GDPR

    The information provider is also allowed to withdraw any prior permission for his or her information to be shared.

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    General Data Protection Rules

    I think it has made them more responsible in how they secure data and ensure that it is safely kept, esp against breach.

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    The Importance of Understanding the Data Protection Act 2018

    Our sanction in South Africa is a max of R10 million or 10 years or both.

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    The Data Protection Act 2018 and its Legislative Context

    SA legislation is governed by the Protection of Personal Information Act, referred to as (POPI), which safeguards the integrity and sensitivity of sensitive information.

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    Types of Discrimination

    In SA these types of discrimination are governed by Employment Equity Act: The new. Ode of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the workplace, passed in 2022. It repealed all previous workplace bullying and Sexual harassment as it contains all forms of harassment, bullying, and violence.

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    Which approach is superior?

    It must be based on rights- based principles of fairness.

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    Introduction

    I believe that where the child has neurological issues, these must be treated as involuntarily behaviour, and therefore shouldn't be treated as a criminal.

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    How might criminal law be reformed in the case of addiction?

    In SA, we usually refer the perpetrators to NICRO (an NGO) that has programmes to assist with rehabilitation, thereby avoiding the formal court conviction and sentence. However, this is employed where the crime committed is not serious and the perpetrator is the first offender.

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    The value of neuroscientific evidence in cases of addiction

    We shouldn't confuse the act (crime) with a habit (addiction). An addict must be punished for the crime he commits because of bad habits that he developed, hence it is not and shouldn't be treated as a defense.

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    Is drug addiction a defence to crime?

    Addicted is self- infliction, and a choice. In South Africa, like in the UK, addiction is not a legal valid defense in court. An addict conduct must be judged just like a drunkard's.

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    Introducing addiction and responsibility

    A drug addict must be taken in for rehabilitation. However, the risk is that if they are not prepared or ready to be clean, they will always lapse/ relapse.

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    The case of Brian Thomas

    I dont think Brian was aware of his actions.

    Sleep walking shoulsnt be regarded as a crime because the perpetrators are having out of the body and mind actions.

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    Reflecting on the law and insanity

    Insanity should be a defense, not a mitigating factor. The reason is that these people are not in their sound senses when they commit these crimes. However, they will be guilty if we can proof that at the time of committing thee offences it was during their lucid interval.

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    What is criminal responsibility?

    There are three questions to be asked and answered satisfactorily:
    1. Was he aware of his behaviour?
    2. Could he tell if his behaviour was wrong/ illegal- sense of judgment?
    3. Could he act in accordance with his conscience?

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    Your views on the use of neuroscientific evidence

    My concern is that it is not 100% beyond reproach, given the limitations that are highlighted previously.

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    Discussing habit and reasons

    I won't stop. The traffic lights are there as a law to regulate traffic and avoid accidents. So, if there are no other cars, definitely I won't stop, but yield and carry on.

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    Would you stop at a red light if no one was around?

    I won't stop. The traffic lights are there as a law to regulate traffic and avoid accidents. So, if there are no other cars, definitely I won't stop, but yield and carry on.

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    Assess the motivation for legal positivism

    I believe that because the law isnt absolute, it needs to be criticized. Some of the laws are archaic and irrelevant to our times; such laws must be reviewed, challenged and repealed/ amended.

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    Austin's slogan: 'The existence of law is one thing; its merit and demerit another'

    It is for this reason that we have the Constitutional Courts, to challenge the validity of the law.

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    Weak natural law has some issues of its own

    Morality and the law must be separate. In SA it was legal to discriminate based on race, but it was an immoral law. There needs to be a balance between the two, not necessary one based solely on the other.
    Some things may be morally wrong, like killing, but legally right in countries where Death penalty is legalized.

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    An easy reply to the contradiction leading to a suggested change to the theory

    In could still be a chair, but because it is defective, it will never be able to serve its intended purpose.

    Alaw that is unjust doesnt serve the interest of the community that it is meant to serve.

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    Consider your reasons for your choice

    I think the law is not absolute- what may be legally just today, may be unjust tomorrow. An example is in South Africa where back in the day we had apartheid law which justified discrimination based on the colour of ones skin and the silkiness or curls in your hair.

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    Have you changed your mind?

    The use of contrapositive isn't a true reflection of how we always see things. It says if something is not white, then its black, which isn't necessarily the case. There will sometimes be a grey area.

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    Reflecting on the poll results

    Well, I would have expected the majority to beleive that unjust law shouldnt be law.

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    An unjust law shouldn’t even count as law. Do you agree?

    Law is about justice and enforcement thereof.

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    Getting to know each other

    Hi
    I am Manu Machaba, from South Africa, Johannesburg. I am a Law graduate. Currently I am a Legal Consultant.
    I joined the course to refresh my memory and skills since I studied Jurisprudence in 1990.

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    How to safely source images

    How does the Protection of Personal Information Act apply in relation to the photos that I took and want to use?

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    What do you create?

    I produce power point presentations and I use other first owners images that I draw from the internet.

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    Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1988

    One can also watermark it with the words Copyright, and write at date at the footer section.

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    Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1988

    One can also watermark it with the words Copyright, and write at date at the footer section.

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    Copyright and you

    I design content for my presentation, and at times I have to emphasize a point by using someone's image or photos (without their prior permission).

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    Why is knowledge of copyright law important in PR?

    Unfortunately, we see tiktokers use other reporter's news content as if it's Thiers, without a acknowledging their source.

    Website designers use images of others in other people's websites without their consent or permission, even though it is written "copyright$.

    I am guilty of that too.

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    Why is knowledge of copyright law important in PR?

    Unfortunately, we see tiktokers use other reporter's news content as if it's Thiers, without a acknowledging their source.

    Website designers use images of others in other people's websites without their consent or permission, even though it is written "copyright$.

    I am guilty of that too.

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    What is copyright?

    I think it is also important to acknowledge the original person's work by using quotes.

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    Tips to overcome Johnny's workplace issue

    He must highlight his observation to the colleagues and get their views.

    It might be that there is an underlying problem which he isn't aware of.

    I had a similar incident when I was promoted to lead a team of employees in a different province, who were also of a different culture from me.

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    Johnny's workplace issues

    I think they intentionally sabotaged him and his work. They wanted him to look incompetent.

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    Commom workplace communication problems

    I would say:
    1. Unclear instructions
    2. Presuming mutual understanding
    3. Cultural difference

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    Identity of a highly performing team

    In your talk you have Remi ded me of a critical aspect of leadership, when you spoke about the colleague who was to undergo an op- Compassionate Leadership.

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    Understanding communication requirements in a team

    When communicating with a team you must be clear and intentional.

    Always put yourself in the shoes of your team member and view the message you are imparting from the receiver's perspective.

    Often we find that because we know and understand what we communicate, we assume that the receiver will understand and execute as we anticipate.

    The above...

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    The real issue behind "lack of communication"

    In most companies that I work with, we found that employees complain about general communication challenges. The main being lack of communication and miscommunication (employees being given wrong or incomprehensible communication)

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    Discussion example

    It was in 2020 when there was a complete lockdown, and my business was temporarily closed. I had to choose between empowering myself with further studies and paying my personal debts.

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    Introduce yourself

    Hi

    My name is Manu Machaba from South Africa. I joined to understand more about SDG and how it meets with ESG.

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    How a company improves the credibility and comparability of the ESG data?

    Perhaps we can add to the above challenges: Green Washing

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    What are your expectations for this course?

    I have a very limited idea about Sustainability.

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    What is networking?

    An opportunity, formal or informal, to create sustainable connections with people who have similar interest or will be able to assist you, esp business related.

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    Recap

    I learnt the difference between multiculturism and Acculturation

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    Reflection

    @MelaniedeVilliers We are in the same boat, although mine is a relocation from two cities which are 50 km apart (Pretoria and Johannesburg), with each having a different dialect.

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    Reflection

    It doesn't. Multiculturism to be beneficial, it must have penalties for discrimination.

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    Introduce Yourself

    Hi

    I am Manu Machaba from South Africa, Johannesburg.

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    Introduce Yourself

    Hello

    I am Manu from Johannesburg, South Africa.

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    Digital Learning Contract

    I agree to comply with the rules and contract of this course.

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    If You Only Do One Thing?

    Understand and implement sustainabilty

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    How to Support the Best Business Builders

    Empowering them with formal and humane skills

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    The big question

    To be able to identify potential data breaches for clients, and close them.

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    Fake Door testing

    the fake service/ goods idea. It is a grat way of testing an appetite for yor offering.

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    Your worst idea

    Armed robberies, Corruption: These criminals must be hanged.

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    Taking note

    I discuss with colleagues and friends. Usually i do audio recording, than write down. This helps me because when I am idle or driving, I get a chance to listen to my audio recordings.

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    Where do business ideas come from?

    Load shedding

    Armed robberies

    Corruption

    Gangsterism and Drug abuse

    Gender based violence and abuse

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    Meet your classmates

    Hi. I am Manu Machaba from Johannesburg, South Africa.

    I joined the course to enhance my entrepreneurial knowledge and skills because I am a business Mentor and Coach, mainly dealing with Start- ups

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    Nick's business challenge

    Recruit from Competitors and university/ college graduates

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    Nature or Nurture?

    In SA we are currently dealing with a case called "Facebook rapist and killer (Thabo Bester) who blames it on his past for the crimes he committed.

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    The Masculinity Model

    Coercive control is very subtle. People exercising it find it difficult to let go.

    It is exacerbated by social expectation and hegemonic masculinity.

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    How could we assess for these control dynamics in practice?

    Sometimes the challenge might be with cultures that believe men should always make decisions. Thus leading to "survivors" not seeing anything wrong in that coercive control.

    I believe that partners who enter into relationships for financial benefit and security, unwittingly or willingly expose themselves to this coercive control.

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    Discuss the common theme in the following case study.

    Coercive controllers are bullies and narcissists.

    The survivors are viewed as objects or as having no rights and privileges; they have duties only.

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    Defining coercive control

    Personally I believe so because the intention is to exert control by forcing the victim to be in a disadvantaged position and not to be independent. It is not about partners in a relationship, but about a perpetrator being "any person" who commits that act.

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    Teenage Behaviour Control

    They don't hv control over all aspects of their brain parts development.

    However they hv control over their choices except where maturity and emotional intelligence are required.

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    What is strategy?

    In my previous job, I knew and understood the organization's strategy.

    However, firstly it was not filtered down to people in operations. Second, because of this, there was no execution. As a result, their 15 year strategy never materialised, it gathered dust in the EXCO offices

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    How what people do makes a difference

    I worked for a Public Sector for over 20 years. Generally there is no regard to people, they are seen as just employees that must deliver; no tolerance for diverse opinions.

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    Understanding the different views of HR

    To be an impartial interlink between employees and employers, ensuring policies and directives are effective and implemented accordingly.

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    Different perceptions of HR

    To me HR means the capable human resources that a company needs in order to achieve its objectives.

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    What is HR?

    Hi I am Manu, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I chose the course to know and understand deeply about what HR is and how it assists in employee- employer relationships for the growth of an organization.

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    Course review

    Very informative and empowering course.

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    Technical challenges

    Very informative and enlightening link, Steve. Thanks for sharing.

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    How to develop your venture

    Customers are crucial to any business. But we need to know who is affected by the problem, why and to what extent.

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    Do you recognize the type of opportunities?

    The third business is about effectiveness and efficiency by through improvement or standadization of processes.

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    Why are you interested in entrepreneurship?

    I want to solve problems of high failure rate of new entreprwneurs and also improve performance of stagnant businesses.

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    Introduction to the week

    Hi..

    I am Manu Machaba from Johannwsbur in South Africa. I would like to know more about entrpreneurship because i am currently a business mentor, with specific focus on Start ups and Small businesses.

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    Sources of Power

    Situation power

    Financial power

    Reputation power

    Education power

    Referent power is often referred to as Values based power; and Charisma as a separate power.

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    Famous Leaders

    Nelson Mandela

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    Leadership and Leadership Styles

    I use all forms, depending on the situation.

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    Entrepreneurship as tasks

    Negotiations skills
    Conflict Management and Resolution Skills
    EQ
    Sales Skills

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    The importance of entrepreneurship

    Businesses that innovate survives any disruptions brought about by new offerings or competitors, as well as making it through crisis times.

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    Creativity vs innovation

    Creativity is coming up with new ideas. Innovation is about improving on the existing to make it different.

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    Key Factors for Organizational Resilience – The Coping Stage

    The Coping phase exposes lack of preparedness if there was never an expectation of any crises.

    I think leaders first reaction to crisis is shock, and consequently denial.

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    Reflection

    Internal and external factors that affect business, and how to succeed in business.

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    Glamping: a case study

    We could also add:
    1. Transport
    2. Employment rates
    3. Ease of transacting with global markets